School
Columbia University, University of Colorado at Boulder
Expertise
Hosting, Fine Dining, Food & Beverage Startups
- Michelle's dinner events have been featured in the New York Times and have attracted business leaders, creatives, and notable personalities.
- After years spent in Asia, Michelle developed an affinity for spicy food. Her 37th birthday party featured 37 hot sauces in varying degrees of heat.
- An avid explorer, Michelle is known for seeking out unique restaurants and dining experiences when traveling.
Experience
Freelancing for over 15 years, Michelle has worked alongside Seth Godin, Fortune 500 brands, and small business owners around the world, helping businesses and entrepreneurs tell meaningful stories while building communities. From hosting dinners in New York City to organizing latte art competitions in Nepal, Michelle knows the importance of food and drink in bringing people together. After co-founding Learning House, a community learning center in Nepal, Michelle has remained active in areas concerning branding, community building, leadership, and education. She enjoys highlighting the hard work and creativity of those in the hospitality and culinary industries.
Education
Michelle studied psychology at the University of Colorado at Boulder, graduating magna cum laude, before earning a master's degree in social work from Columbia University in New York City.
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Small and coated in rainbow sprinkles, Dotcakes have taken over social media feeds and drawn comparisons to the traditional Mexican pastry known as cortadillo.
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Casual Dining
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For over 45 years, one Cheesecake Factory order in particular has captured the attention of customers.
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Fast Food
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Instead of smooth mouthfuls, icy patches distracted from what should have felt like a cool treat in this fast food chain's chocolate milkshake.
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Food History
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According to locals, cashew chicken from Missouri is special. The original recipe has been passed down a generation and you can still get it at this diner.
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Food Facts
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If you've ever bitten into a Reese's peanut butter cup, you know the texture is vastly different from what comes in a jar. Here's what they do at the factory.
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City Guides
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St. Augustine is known for its historic scenery, and one bakery attracts tourists and locals alike with its seasoned and flavorful beef empanadas.
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Food History
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The iconic Buc-ee's chain was once a very different store than it is now. We explore the intriguing history and origins of this Texas institution.
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Casual Dining
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The key to a perfect gluten-free pastry is ingredients, so find out how one NYC bakery makes its gluten-free donuts so delicious and chewy.
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Casual Dining
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Olive Garden once revealed the staggering number of breadsticks it serves every year to customers — and the total is far more than most diners expect.
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Shopping Tips
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With 750 ml bottles of this blanco tequila going for under $40, Sam's Club is grabbing the attention of tequila lovers.
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Food History
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The original location of this famous Chicago hot dog stand, some say, invented the Chicago-style dog. Now down to just one location, here's where to find it.
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Coffee and Tea
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Mixing these two breakfast favorites might sound a little strange, but this simple recipe will have you associating fresh-brewed coffee with eggs for good.
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Cleaning Tips
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Cleaning your griddle doesn't have to be a big drama, there's a method involving an onion that makes it easy to clean and cook with no harsh chemicals involved.
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Grocery
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Most of your favorite chip flavors, cheesy snacks, and even popcorn come in single-serve packets. So why not plain tortilla chips? Reddit has thoughts.
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Fast Food
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It's kind of surprising that Popeye's doesn't already have a Nashville hot chicken biscuit on its menu, but not to worry, the internet has figured it out.
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Cooking Tips
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When heated improperly, the emulsion of Olive Garden's Alfredo sauce can break, leaving behind an unappetizing, separated mess. Here's how to avoid it.
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Food History
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Some things are best left in the past but there are quite a few people who wish that this classic 70s dinner party staple would return to popular fashion today.
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Fast Food
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Is this once-popular sandwich chain still worth it? Many customers say no, citing a decline in both quality and service in recent years.
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Restaurants
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Given its Texas roots, it shouldn't be surprising that Buc-ee's makes a mean brisket. We take a look into how they prepare it and why it's so good.
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Fast Food
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Buc-ee’s brisket is a fan favorite, and it’s even better when it’s hot. Next time you’re there, listen for a chant that signals the freshest brisket.
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Shopping Tips
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After trying and ranking 6 Nixie sparkling flavors, our writer decided that this one came out on top.
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Fast Food
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One of our Tasting Table writers sampled 12 ice cream flavors to help guide decisions during your next visit, and this flavor claimed the top position.
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Fine Dining
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Thanks to this restaurant, our top-ranked steakhouse chain, a handy program gets restaurant-worthy steaks to your front door.
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Food History
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Some may recall a time when yellow trucks full of frozen foods strolled down the neighborhood. Today, many still miss the "Schwan's Man."
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Whole Foods
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Generally speaking, Whole Foods carries delicious, high-quality foods of all kinds. There is one sausage variety however, that lacks flavor.
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Costco
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Next time you're perusing the many tempting options at the Kirkland Signature Bakery, make sure you skip these flavorless and disappointing cupcakes.
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During grilling season, people tend to focus on meats. But as this expert explains, fruits, vegetables, and shellfish also benefit from grilling.
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